Staatsburg Water Co Dam dam
Staatsburg Water Co Dam
The Staatsburg Water CO Dam, located in Norrie Heights, New York, is a masonry dam completed in 1908 with a primary purpose of recreation. The dam stands at 10 feet tall and spans 219 feet in length, providing a storage capacity of 110 acre-feet and a surface area of 13 acres. The dam is situated on the Indian Kill river and is regulated by the NYS DEC, with state permitting, inspection, and enforcement in place to ensure its safety and compliance.
Despite its historical significance and recreational appeal, the Staatsburg Water CO Dam is facing challenges in terms of its condition assessment, which has been rated as poor. With a significant hazard potential and a moderate risk assessment score of 3, there is a need for enhanced risk management measures to address potential safety concerns. The dam's last inspection was conducted in November 2020, with an inspection frequency of 4 years, highlighting the importance of regular monitoring and maintenance to mitigate any potential risks associated with its aging infrastructure.
As a vital water resource structure in Dutchess County, New York, the Staatsburg Water CO Dam plays a crucial role in providing recreational opportunities while managing water storage and flow. With its unique design and historical significance, it is essential to prioritize its upkeep and maintenance to ensure the safety of both the dam and the surrounding community. Collaboration between state agencies, private owners, and stakeholders is essential to address the dam's poor condition assessment and implement effective risk management measures to preserve its integrity for future generations of water resource and climate enthusiasts.
Dam data reference
Condition Assessment
- Satisfactory
- No existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
- Fair
- No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action.
- Poor
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency.
- Unsatisfactory
- A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
- Not Rated
- The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Hazard Potential Classification
- High
- Dams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
- Significant
- Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environmental damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
- Low
- Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
- Undetermined
- Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Plan around the weather
Same NOAA / yr.no feed Snoflo's iOS app uses. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram -- rain on the basin upstream typically lifts inflow 24-72 hours later.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loading detailed forecast… | |||||||
15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Nearby streamflow gauges
USGS streamgauges around Staatsburg Water Co Dam -- inflows here typically show up in storage 24-72 hours later.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Rondout Creek At Rosendale Ny | 191 cfs | → |
| Esopus Creek At Mount Marion Ny | 140 cfs | → |
| Wappinger Creek Near Wappingers Falls Ny | 120 cfs | → |
| Wallkill River At Gardiner Ny | 286 cfs | → |
| Bush Kill Blw Maltby Hollow Bk At West Shokan Ny | 23 cfs | → |
| Little Beaver Kill @ Beechford Nr Mt Tremper Ny | 13 cfs | → |
Make a day of it
Boat launches, lakeside camping, fishing access, and other reservoirs near Staatsburg Water Co Dam.
Boat launches
- Brookside Drive Town Of Esopus
- River Road 190, Hyde Park
- Delaware Avenue Kingston
- Creek Locks Road 1294, Rosendale
- Clearwater Drive Town Of Poughkeepsie
- Charles Rider Park Road Town Of Ulster
Campgrounds
- Margaret Norrie State Park
- Wilcox Memorial Park
- Samuel F. Pryor Iii Shawangunk Gateway Campground
- Koa Camping
- Rip Van Winkle Camping
- Lake Taghkanic State Park
Fishing spots
Paddle runs
- Kent Bridge To Boardman Bridge
- Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut To Kent Bridge
- The Massachusetts-Connecticut Border To Falls Mountain Road In Canaan, Connecticut
- Pond Downstream Of Shepaug Reservoir Dam, Marked By Service Road Bridge To Ends In Backwaters Of Lake Lillinonah, Near Roxbury Falls
- Begins Downstream Of The Borough Of Bantam, At Stoddard Road Bridge To The Confluence With The Shepaug River
- New Hartford/Canton Town Line To The Confluence With The Nepaug River
Track Staatsburg Water Co Dam in the Snoflo app
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About Staatsburg Water Co Dam
Where does the data for Staatsburg Water Co Dam come from?
Structural and regulatory data come from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' National Inventory of Dams (NID). Weather forecast comes from NOAA / yr.no -- the same feed Snoflo's iOS app uses.
How often is the report updated?
NID structural data refreshes annually as the Corps publishes updated assessments. The weather forecast refreshes throughout the day.
What does the Significant hazard rating mean?
The Corps of Engineers' hazard potential classification grades probable consequences if the dam fails: High = probable loss of human life; Significant = no probable loss of human life but possible economic loss / environmental damage; Low = no probable loss of human life, only minor economic / environmental losses. See the Dam Data Reference card above for the full definitions.
What's "% of normal"?
The current storage value compared to the historical average storage on this calendar day. 100% = right on average; values above 100% mean above-normal storage (wet year); values below mean below-normal (dry year or drought).
Can I get alerts when storage crosses a threshold?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this dam, set a threshold, and you'll get a push the moment conditions cross.
Other water bodies near here
Snoflo-tracked reservoirs and dams within driving distance of Staatsburg Water Co Dam.